It is unclear if the bodega will open again as a corner store, but some say a more appropriate use would be a church.

"We need to get that back into the community, we need to get those churches out here and talk to the youth," family friend Rev. Carlos Baez said. "Don't leave it up to the parents alone."

It also remains unclear who exactly will be taking over the space. Junior's mother said the offer was made to have the new bodega named in honor of her son, but the family says they have no interest in that plan.